Category
Fashion
Scaled Restraint
5.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Illumiwear trend?
Illumiwear: Fashionistas on the hunt for new styles typically have one goal in common: to stand apart from the crowd. The fashion industry is usually quick to meet this demand, and light-up apparel is one way designers are doing so. Glow-in-the-dark fashions kick up normal styles several notches, turning basic ensembles into illuminated sights to behold. For the true style-maven, glowing pieces also work double-duty to show off other parts of a masterfully put-together outfit.
Trend themes
Themes within the Illumiwear trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Glow-in-the-dark clothing
Fashion designers are creating light-up clothing that illuminates in the dark, offering a new level of attention-grabbing style for trendsetters.
02
Interactive fashion
Wearable technology is becoming more prominent in the fashion industry, with designers incorporating sensors and other interactive elements to create responsive clothing.
03
Futuristic footwear
Shoe designers are introducing glowing elements, such as LED lights, to create futuristic effects that add dramatic flair to the runway.
Industry implications
What the Illumiwear trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion
The fashion industry is driving the trend of light-up clothing and other innovative designs that incorporate technology.
For
Cosplay and Costume
Companies specializing in cosplay and costume design can tap into the growing market for geek culture by recreating signature looks from popular movies, comic books, and television series.
For
Party Supplies and Event Planning
Event planners and party supply companies can offer unique party themes and costumes for clients looking to incorporate illuminated fashion into private or corporate events.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Illumiwear
Trend score 5.6 out of 10, from popularity 88%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.
Popularity88%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
10%Men
90%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Illumiwear trend
7 featured examples from Jun 2 to Aug 14, 2011CategoryTech
Artfully Interactive Clothing
Ying Gao Creates Stunning Fashions that Respond to Their Environment
Creating innovative clothing designs that incorporate technologies to create experiential fashion pieces beyond traditional aesthetics.
CategoryTech
Tron-Inspired Illuminated Costumes
Artifice Clothing Channels the Sci-Fi Film's Signature Glow
The costume design industry can benefit from the growing interest in cosplay and unique costumes.
CategoryArt & Design
Illuminated Dress Displays
The Rodarte Pitti W Collection Showcases Gowns that Glow
Disruptive innovation in creating high-end, unique and artistic fashion designs.
CategoryTech
Glow-in-the-Dark Dresses
Stand Out with the Illuminated Snowball Mini Dress
Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to explore new materials, techniques, and technologies for incorporating glow-in-the-dark and light-up elements into their…
CategoryFashion
Illuminated Designer Heels
The Chanel LED Shoes Light Up the Runway for a Dramatic Effect
Fashion designers can explore the incorporation of LED technology into their designs to create visually stunning and groundbreaking pieces.
CategoryLifestyle
Shifting Illuminated Frocks
Walk Down the Aisle With Whimsy in the LED Wedding Gown
The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating LED technology and smart textiles into bridal wear, as exemplified by the LED wedding gown tr…
CategoryTech
Elegant Glowing Fashion
The Sound Illuminating Dress will Make You Beautifully Bright
Fashion designers and retailers could cater to consumers looking for unique and innovative clothing options, incorporating elements like EL wire and sound-activated lighting.
